Pregnancy and Parental Leave: Best Practices for Employers

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience.

According to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, the share of employers offering paid parental leave beyond what is required by law dropped to 35% in 2022, down from 53% in 2020. In contrast, studies also show that parental leave benefits are crucial to recruiting and retaining employees and can contribute to increased employee morale and well-being.

As companies strive to be competitive in what continues to be a challenging labor market, they should review the parental leave benefits offered, the required procedures for implementing such policies, and managers' understanding of how to support employees in conjunction with such policies.

Attendees will learn:

· Overview of the patchwork of state and federal laws covering pregnancy and parental rights

· Best practices and practical tips for employers regarding pregnancy and parental leave

· Common challenges pregnant employees and new parents face in the workplace and possible solutions

Speakers:

Bryn Goodman, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP

Jeanne Silberman, Director of HR; Deputy General Counsel, Ogden CAP Properties, LLC

Melissa Stannard, Director and Counsel, Credit Suisse

CLE:

1 CLE Credit (NY) // Professional Practice (for non-transitional, experienced attorneys only)

This event is FREE for ACC NYC Chapter Members and Prospective Members (must be in-house counsel). Registration required.

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